Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP2000T Impressions Thread
Sep 14, 2022 at 2:33 PM Post #616 of 763
I tested 4 times SP2000T with Mest Mk2 and Andromeda - hiss and buzz from tube online in hybrid and tube.mode. After last update there is better - in offline mode hissing is very low. On SP2000Cu - black background, dead silent in offline and online mode.
I also found 2kT has audible hiss with sensitive IEMs, like AK Pathfinder and VE Phönix. Sony 1ZM2 has pitch black background on both IEMs.
 
Sep 15, 2022 at 2:15 PM Post #618 of 763
Sep 16, 2022 at 1:53 AM Post #620 of 763
Sep 16, 2022 at 2:03 AM Post #622 of 763
I use IE600 is fine though. I guess copper version doesn't have much improvement on the noise?
I think Pathfinder and Phönix are more sensitive than IE600 due to low impedance and high SPL.
 
Sep 16, 2022 at 2:05 AM Post #623 of 763
I think Pathfinder and Phönix are more sensitive than IE600 due to low impedance and high SPL.
And yes, Copper Nickel version uses exactly the same internals as the regular model. So there is no improvement in the noise floor (or any other technical specs).
 
Sep 19, 2022 at 9:25 AM Post #626 of 763
Sep 19, 2022 at 11:43 AM Post #627 of 763
Can you download the firmware over wifi direct to the 2KT (i.e. the dap prompts you to update) or do you need to go separately to the AK website and get the update file?
 
Sep 19, 2022 at 12:40 PM Post #628 of 763
Can you download the firmware over wifi direct to the 2KT (i.e. the dap prompts you to update) or do you need to go separately to the AK website and get the update file?
Firmware updates are done over wifi. If you are connected to wifi and there is a firmware update, a message will appear on screen alerting you to an available update.
 
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Sep 19, 2022 at 1:33 PM Post #629 of 763
Firmware updates are done over wifi. If you are connected to wifi and there is a firmware update, a message will appear on screen alerting you to an available update.
Thanks. I did hope this was the case.
 

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